HB84 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Absentee voting, inmate identification card valid form of ID to vote absentee, Sec. 17-9-30 am'd.

Summary

HB84 would let an inmate identification card be a valid form of ID to vote absentee in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill adds a valid inmate identification card or facility-issued ID to the list of acceptable IDs for absentee voting. Absentee ballot applicants must include a copy of one of the listed identifications with their application. If an absentee ballot application is received within eight days of the election without ID, the ballot can still be issued as a provisional ballot under existing rules. The bill also maintains the existing framework for other forms of identification and the Alabama photo voter ID card program.

Who It Affects

• Registered voters who request or are eligible to vote by absentee ballot, including inmates who are eligible voters and can use an inmate ID as identification.
• Election officials and county boards of registrars who process absentee ballots, who must accept inmate IDs as valid identification and verify copies with absentee ballot applications.

Key Provisions

• Adds a valid inmate identification card or other identification issued by the inmate facility to the list of acceptable forms of identification to vote by absentee ballot.
• Absentee ballot applications must include a copy of one of the forms of identification listed in the amended section.
• If an absentee ballot application is received after the eighth day prior to the election without ID, the ballot may be issued as a provisional ballot under existing law.
• The act maintains the Alabama photo voter identification card program, including provisions for issuing the card at no charge and its use for voting identification purposes.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Absentee Voting